Death Notice: LOIS J. SCHULMAN

March 27, 2009

Lois J. Schulman, Aug. 15, 1929-March 24, 2009, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Highland Park, IL. Lois Jean Arkin was born in Chicago, moved to California as a girl, where she attended UCLA and majored in art history.

Bob married Lois in 1949 in Los Angeles and brought her back to Chicago, where they lived for 29 years and enjoyed raising their children, and the second love of their life--sailing.

During the last several decades, Lois had no greater joy than spending time with her grandchildren.

Lois' sense of humor and sunny perspective on life is instilled in her children and grandchildren forever.

The appeal of aesthetics for her extended throughout her life.

She served for many years as a docent at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.

Her husband and best friend Bob were happily married for 58 years, and spent the last 30 years sailing around Florida and the Bahamas.

Lois and Bob were very active in the Bird Key Yacht Club over the past 35 years.

Lois was a beautiful woman.

Her external beauty was matched by an internal grace, a grace that was reflected by her cheerful affirmation of life and by her love for her friends and family.

Her beloved Bob preceded her in death by 14 months.

She is survived by her daughter Gwen Schulman of Sarasota; her son David and his wife Margot of Falls Church, VA, and their daughters Casey and Allison, and her eldest son Steven and his wife Laurie of Bradenton, and their children Emily, Nicholas, Alexandra, and Spencer.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Instead of sending flowers, the family would prefer that you express your condolences by making a donation to the Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238.